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WANTED: Austro Daimler Vent Noir ll

Hi,I recently got the itch to ride again after about a 15 year hiatus.I grew up in a tiny midwest town with about 2000 people. I had a dailynewspaper route, and was the paperboy of the only town bike shop owner.He only knew about Schwinn and Concord bikes and that was fine with me. I started riding my paperbike to further towns, even cities, 20 miles away to see what other bike shops had.Once I saw some bikes like nothing I had ever seen. But as a paperboy with lawn jobs andshovelling snow in winters, those strange shining beauties were far from reach fora kid like me. I saw magazines and posters of races in Europe, way before Greg Lemond broughtthose far climes to our imaginations. I wished I could get one of those bikes someday, then life intervenedand those dreams got stacked under other piles of endeavor and accomplishments.Well, it's been a long time. Now I'm looking again. And I recently found out the name of the bike I wanted.It's an Austro Daimler Vent Noir ll, must have been around the late 70's/early 80's.If anyone has a lead on how to find one of these, I'd like to get one and stoke out that little kid buried backthere under all those other things that took this much time to dig back through and take care of. Any help appreciated. Posted by Octopus a 42 year old Racer riding a couple old road bikes from encinitas on 11/19/06Responses: (1)(2)(3)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(21)

a child would have known Posted by Diamondback a Cross-Country Rider riding a Santa Cruz Bullit Spider from LaCanada on 01/23/07Responses: (0)(1)

Re: WANTED: Austro Daimler Vent Noir ll

Yes, you might have... Posted by Crzyridr33 a 34 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a SantaBansheeCruzBlurr on 01/23/07Responses: (0)

Re: WANTED: Austro Daimler Vent Noir ll

I have a Vent Noir II for sale, if you still have any interest Posted by Jfeinstein a 59 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Austro-Daimler Vent Noir II from Hampton, NJ on 05/08/09Responses: (0)(1)(2)(3)(4)

Re: WANTED: Austro Daimler Vent Noir ll

Hi,I have been looking for a Vent Noir. What size is this bike, and is it still available?Ron Posted by Sillverchevy a 36 year old Racer riding a Austro Daimler SL from Port Washington on 06/29/09Responses: (0)(1)(2)(3)

Re: WANTED: Austro Daimler Vent Noir ll

I have a vent noir in my garage and she is looking for a new home. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks.chris.

Posted by Christheroadie a 32 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Felt Roadie Guy from Alabama on 07/11/09Responses: (0)(1)(2)

Re: WANTED: Austro Daimler Vent Noir ll

Hey boss I am interested in a Vent Noir if you still have one around. If so what size? Posted by HolyGhost a 27 year old Road Warrior riding a Gazelle Champion Mondial from Denver on 07/27/09Responses: (0)(1)

Re: WANTED: Austro Daimler Vent Noir ll

I have a 25" Austro Daimler Vent Noir II that I purchased new in December 1979, having the bike shop convert it to rally Campy components, clincher wheels/tires and finger tip control shifters. It's been in my garage for about 25 years unused and I'd like to sell it. Posted by Ken Wolfe a 55 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Trek City from Williamsburg, VA on 07/16/11Responses: (0)

Re: WANTED: Austro Daimler Vent Noir ll

There is currently an Austro-Daimler "TEAM" bike on ebay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-AUSTRO-DAIMLER-TEAM-NUOVO-RECORD-ORIGINAL-58cm-/260656573460?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb057ac14. Posted by Mark Gentry a 53 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Trek from Columbia, SC on 08/27/10Responses: (0)

Re: WANTED: Austro Daimler Vent Noir ll

I have a 25", five speed Austro Dimler, Vent Noir purchased in 1982, with components by Campagnolo, Giro D'Italia, Avocet and Rigido of France, Cinelli Milano, IIn near mint condition, that IŽd like to sell. I must add that I rode it no more than a dozen times. It has been in storage in a closed room, for the last 32 yearsAlso have the the original owner's manual; printed by Austro Dimler. See attached pictures. Posted by Rob2Ben a 92 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Austro Dimler Vent Noir II from Cuernavaca on 06/25/15Responses: (0)